Lumière

The Cradle of Japanese Wine: Lumière is one of the oldest and most renowned wineries in Japan. As early as 1885 – in the Meiji era – the Tsuchiya family (now Kida) founded this estate in the town of Fuefuki in Yamanashi. Family-owned and in continuous operation for over 130 years, Lumière has significantly shaped the history of Japanese viticulture. It was one of the first wineries to vinify "Western wine" following classical models. By 1918, Lumière (then still called "Koshu-en") received the title of Purveyor to the Imperial Household of Japan – an early sign of its prestige. In the 1960s, Lumière began entering wines in international competitions, and since 1967, the estate has regularly won medals at renowned European wine awards. These successes further drove the focus on quality: Under President Toshihiko Tsukamoto (from 1976), cellar technology was modernized. In 1992, the final renaming to "Lumière" took place as an expression of a guiding light for viticulture in Japan. The winery considers it its mission to produce "real wine from real grapes" from Japanese terroir.

KAKITSUBATA (750ml) delights with a creamy perlage and aromas of ripe apple fruit and fine toasty notes. Full-bodied, dry, and elegant on the palate, this sparkling wine unites indigenous Japanese and European grape varieties in masterful harmony.

Sparkling Wine | White | Brut Nature | Grape varieties: Koshu, Semillon, Chardonnay | 12% Alc. | Yamanashi | Japan | Aging potential ~ 2031 | Recommended temperature 6–8 °C | GI Certified | Matured on the lees for 36 months

HIKARI Koshu 2022 (750ml) A single-varietal Koshu, carefully fermented in oak barrels and subsequently aged for over 20 months. Aromas of quince, apricot, and fine vanilla unfold on the nose. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious combination of ripe fruit, gentle acidity, and subtle wood influence. Full-bodied, soft, and with fine depth.

White Wine | Dry | Grape variety: Koshu | 11.5% Alc. | Yamanashi | Japan | Aging potential ~ 2032 | Recommended temperature 10–12 °C | Matured for 24 months in oak barrels | Kura Master Paris 2025 Gold

Château Lumière Red 2016 (750ml) This exquisite wine unites the lively aromas of passion fruit and fresh-cut grass with a subtle nutty undertone. On the palate, it presents a gentle acidity that is perfectly balanced. Produced from the Chardonnay and Petit Manseng grape varieties, this wine represents one of Lumière's flagships and showcases the winery's quality and skill.

Red Wine | Dry | Grape varieties: Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon | 12% Alc. | Yamanashi | Japan | Aging potential ~ 2036 | Recommended temperature 12–14 °C | Matured for 15 months in oak barrels